Rockets star guard James Harden wore an Astros uniform top and a smile, moving quickly and excitedly about the Minute Maid infield before throwing out Wednesday’s first pitch. He did, however, have one concern.
“I’m going to try not to throw a ball or hit a cameraman,” he said before a quick meeting with Angels star Mike Trout and a few tosses to loosen his left arm. “I’m pretty confident I can throw a strike, or at least throw it straight.” …

It started as a nice gesture, with the Astros offering discounted tickets to local teachers for four of their final home games in late September. But when those who received the offer tried to use the …